Harpeth Hall School Photo - Harpeth Hall sits on 44-plus acres in the Green Hills area of Nashville, TN

Best Tennessee Private Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors serving 2,743 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.
The top-ranked private schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in Tennessee include Donelson Christian Academy, Davidson Academy, and Fayette Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in Tennessee (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Davidson Academy
Davidson Academy Photo - Senior classmates holding their DA preschool graduation photo.
(Christian)
(9)
1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-5300
Gr: NS-12 | 780 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Donelson Christian Academy
(Christian)
300 Danyacrest Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 577-1203
Gr: K-12 | 654 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fayette Academy
Fayette Academy Photo
(8)
15090 US-64
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 580 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harpeth Hall School
Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit, and an empathetic friend.
All-girls
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Gr: 5-12 | 729 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed

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